
Airport Operations Municipal Management Trainee
Airport Operations Municipal Management Trainee (Job Opening ID #522333)
Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Airport Operations Division, located at 1 Kansas City Boulevard.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Four (4) 10-hour shifts/week with shifts rotating monthly and availability during emergencies or inclement weather.
Job Responsibilities:
• Patrols airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure compliance.
• Inspects for hazards like malfunctioning lights, non-compliant pavement markings, foreign object debris (FOD), broken pavement, and fuel or oil spills, as well as ice or snow on the airfield. Prepares self-inspection reports and generate work requests.
• Monitors the airfield for wildlife, employing harassment techniques to disperse potential threats, and safely remove any deceased wildlife from the movement areas.
• Conducts thorough perimeter inspections to confirm that the fence lines and posts are secure, supporting our airport security program.
• Inspects fuel farms, fueling equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to standards.
• Staffs the snow desk during winter weather events, support the snow and ice control plan, and issue NOTAMs as needed.
• Explains airport rules and regulations to pilots, tenants, and employees, and issue AOA violations when necessary.
• Conducts Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), Movement and Non-Movement training, and Movement area practical exams.
• Performs inspections of terminal and landside areas. Respond to incidents while monitoring traffic and liability issues.
• Executes additional tasks assigned by Aviation Managers or Airport Operations Agents on duty.
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree.
Starting Salary: $22.52/hour
Application Deadline: October 21, 2025
Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-time
Salary Range : $22.52/hour
Work location : In person
Residency requirement : Yes
Link to apply : www.kcmo.gov/jobs